Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. A member of Herr’s team of researchers, Dr. Shriya Srinivasan is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Accessibility features in mainstream technology are not as reliable as those in dedicated assistive devices.

In an instant, Blake Perkins’ life changed. One moment, he was a carefree 20-year-old riding his motorcycle. And then: an accident and a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are some of the buzziest terms in tech and for a good reason. These innovations have the potential to tackle some of humanity's biggest obstacles ...